In general, the symptoms will include looseness in the steering wheel. As you turn from left to right, you will notice that there may be 1/8th, 1/4 turn of the steering wheel before the tires turn in the desired direction. Also, you will most likely notice extra play while trying to keep the vehicle straight.
When they are worn (have play).
That depends on whether or not they are worn. You need to have a good mechanic look at them.
Inner tie rods are at each end of the steering rack, and outer tie rods attach inner tie rods to steering knuckles (what wheels attach to).
The problem is either worn suspension parts (e.g., tie rods, idler arm, ball joints) or worn shocks/struts.
You have a loose/worn steering component. Outer tie rods are the most common.
Both. Struts for suspension and tie rods for steering.
"Play" in steering is normally caused by worn parts, particularly the bushing bearings at the ends of tie rods. You replace them.
A bad inner tie rod knocks when a car makes a turn. Tie rods that become worn over time lose their stiffness and this makes turning very unstable.
There are two types of tie rods on a 2000 Dodge neon. The outer-tie rod connect to the inner-tie rods which mount to the steering rack. The outer units are threaded on to the inner- tie rods. Remove them by spinning it counter clockwise. Take a special tie rod socket to remove the inner-tie rod. Replace the units.
Could be mechanical, such as engine or tyranny mounts, worn ball joints or tie rods. Or fuel and timing problems.
-age and use. -worn or neglected front end. Tie rods, bushings, etc... -out of true wheels.
It is refered to as "Death Wobble" & seems to be a problem on many Jeeps! Problem is normally caused by a worn Track Bar, if not that the Tie Rods are usually the problem. I am having same issue & have been replacing tie rods one by one & have found 2 bad.